“Finding Nemo” is an animated film revolving around a clownfish named Marlin, who, along with Dory, searches for his abducted son named Nemo.
“Finding Nemo” is one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time. The characters of this film have also appeared in various kids’ merchandise like clothes, bags, lunch boxes, and accessories.
Top 20 Finding Nemo Coloring Pages For Kids
Accompany Nemo as he attempts to find his way home from a fish tank with these finding Nemo coloring pages printable. The article features the coloring sheets of Nemo and other lead characters of the film like Dory, Coral, Bruce, Gill, and Squirt.
1. Nemo
Nemo is the protagonist and titular character of this adventurous film. Here is a coloring page of this friendly fish taking a relaxing swim through the sea. Nemo is a curious six-year-old fish who lives a sheltered life with his father Marlin. He is a bright orange and white juvenile clownfish who strives hard to prove his mettle to his father. Ask your child to use his imagination and draw some details around the fish.
2. Dory
Give your child some happy time with the Dory coloring page. Let your child decide what color he would like to give to this fish. Dory is a little fish who loves to talk about her life story all the time. She helps Marlin in his journey to find his son Nemo. Dory is friendly and sociable but suffers from short-term memory loss.
3. Tank Gang
The Tank Gang is a group of fish living in a fish tank in Philip Sherman’s office. Ask your child to spruce up the scene by coloring it the way he likes. The gang is comprised of Gill, the leader, Jacques, Peach, Gurgle, Deb, Bloat, Chuckles, Nemo, and Bubbles. None of the members of this group like to stay in the tank. At the end of the film, the gang escapes from the office in plastic bags, making their way into the ocean.
4. Bruce
Here is a coloring image of Bruce, a great white shark in this film. He is the leader of the fish-friendly shark gang. While he is coloring, you can also share some fun facts about sharks with your children. Bruce is a kind and pleasant shark who does not go on mindlessly eating the other fish. He believes that fishes are friends, not food. He is mainly a kind, jolly, and laidback shark, but his personality changes when his instincts start kicking. This turns him into a mindless fish-eating shark for some time.
5. Coral
Coral is Marlin’s wife and Nemo’s mother. She is a kind-hearted fish who loves her children more than anything else in the world. The coloring image features Coral happily swimming across the ocean. The only thing missing in this sheet is a splash of color. Make sure your child colors in the bubbles as well. Take this coloring session as an opportunity to introduce the topic of sea life to your child.
6. Gill
Get tropical with this coloring image of Gill, the Moorish idol fish in this film. Choose some bright and vibrant shades to make this scene come alive. Gill is the leader of the tank gang. His only dream is to escape the tank. He tries several times to escape but ends up harming himself in the process. Moorish Idols are very difficult to keep in captivity due to their diet and mannerisms. This is the reason for Gill’s deep desire to escape the aquarium.
7. Squirt
Squirt is a playful sea turtle and a friend of Nemo. This green-colored turtle has big, expressive eyes and Hawaiian shirt patterns on his shells. Your kindergarteners will enjoy coloring this cute little turtle. As your child colors this diagram, talk to him about turtles and their significance to the ecosystem. Squirt has a spunky attitude and loves to frolic in the ocean currents with his father. His high-spirited personality allows him to make friends easily. Squirt idolizes his father. He also acts and talks just like his dad. He has also inherited his father’s fearlessness and easygoing attitude.
8. Sheldon
Sheldon is another friend of Nemo. He is described as a “H2O” intolerant seahorse. Add some bright and beautiful colors to this coloring image. This will help your child to build his fine motor skills. Sheldon is a close friend of Nemo. He always offers a crying shoulder to Nemo whenever he feels sad or upset. You can also use Sheldon’s coloring page to teach your children about Mediterranean mythology and other creatures from folklore.
9. Darla Sherman
Here is the coloring image of Darla Sherman, the fierce niece of Philip Sherman. Darla Sherman is the main antagonist of this series. She is described as the fish killer by the Tank Gang members. The last fish she received was killed by her because she would not stop shaking the bag that had the fish. Give your child this coloring page and watch his inner artist pop out.
10. Gang
Take a dip in the deep blue sea with this fun coloring sheet. The coloring page features Nemo and his friends Dory, Gill, Nigel, Crush, Peach, Bubbles, Bruce, and Marlin. Teach your kid to color within the lines to produce a neat picture. This coloring sheet will look amazing as a poster in your child’s room.
11. Bruce
Bruce is not angry and neither is he chasing Dory and Nemo. He is a gang leader of Friendly Sharks. Yes, you read that right, he is a friendly shark! He has two sidekicks in the film named Chum and Anchor. In this picture, we see Bruce enjoying Nemo and Dory’s company. He doesn’t indiscriminately eat fish like other sharks do. He is a kind soul.
Your child will enjoy coloring this scene from the film. They will try to recollect the scene while coloring the page. The minute details will keep them busy for hours and he will try to think hard while coloring this page. You can also encourage them by showing pictures of Nemo, Bruce, and Dory so that he colors the page appropriately.
12. ‘Finding Nemo’ Poster
This picture reflects a strong father-son bond. We see Nemo with his overprotective father Marlin the Clownfish. The title of the film is also written on this page, making it a perfect ‘Finding Nemo’ poster for your kid’s room. This poster can also serve as a cute ‘Father’s Day’ greeting card. Your child can instantly associate with this picture and he will enjoy coloring it too!
This coloring page gives enough scope to use imagination and experiment with colors. Light and dark shading can also make the picture look larger than life.
13. Peach
Peach is a pink-red starfish that was purchased by Philip Sherman on eBay. Peach sits in the corner of the tank and watches the dentist do his dental job on different patients. He observes everything closely. She is an active news reporter of the Tank Gang which plans to escape the fishtank and enter the ocean. This sea starfish is super cute and flexible.
Children usually love bright colors. Just notice the joy in their face while they color this starfish in bright pink. Some glitter tubes will add bling and make Peach look like the star of the sea.
14. Riding on Mr. Ray
All aboard Mr. Ray! In this picture, we see Pearl, Nemo, and Gill riding on the spotted Eagle Ray. They are enjoying a joyride as Dory looks upon them. This picture has a cheerful note to it and your child will enjoy coloring it.
You can help your child find out about different creatures that inhabit the sea. Make the coloring session a fun learning activity. Inculcate in your child some research skills so they learn to find out facts independently. Give them different encyclopedias and reading material on creatures of the sea. Encourage them to learn more!
15. The Sweet One
This is indeed a cute picture of Dory and Nemo together. They are best friends and value each other’s company. Here Dory is referred to as the sweet one because of his amiable and generous nature. Dory helps Marlin, Nemo’s father, to search for Nemo after he is abducted by the dentist.
Through this coloring page, you can inculcate in your child the virtue of loyalty. One has to be lucky to have a friend like Dory. There are minute details in the picture which will keep your child engaged for hours. Coloring this page will also improve his or her observation and motor skills.
16. Bloat
Bloat is a Porcupine Pufferfish who lives in Philip Sherman’s office tank. When he gets agitated or frightened it bloats up, hence the name. Bloat was bought by the dentist from ‘Bob’s Fish Mart’. Bloat is brownish cream in color and has spikes on the body. He also escapes the fish tank with the gang as planned by Gill. There are many funny moments in the film where Bloat will be spiked by Gill and Gurgle after a brief dispute.
If your child has already watched this film he or she will enjoy coloring this page.
17. Striped Gill
Gill is a Moorish idol in ‘Finding Nemo’ and he is a leader of the tank gang. He has several stripes on his body, which are left blank in this picture for your child to fill in with colors. Let him use his favorite shades while coloring this picture, rather than sticking to black and yellow. This coloring page is perhaps the biggest test of your child’s creative skills.
18. Gurgle
Gurgle belongs to the species of Royal Gramma and appears in ‘Finding Nemo’. Gurgle was bought by the dentist from ‘Pet Palace.’ Gurgle is a germaphobe and extremely pessimistic character. He doubts Gill’s plan of escaping the fish tank till the very end, but he eventually escapes the fish tank into the ocean with the other fish.
You should teach your child to develop a positive attitude toward life. Nobody likes a pessimistic person and everybody appreciates an optimistic person who cooperates with others. Through this picture, you can teach your child the importance of working in a team and forging new relationships.
19. Underwater World
There is ample scope to use imagination and experiment with different coloring mediums while coloring this picture. In the picture, we see Nemo and his best friend looking at a shoal of fish swimming merrily.
Guide your child to use different colors and patterns on the body of the fish. Silver and blue glitter tubes can bring out the effect of the sparkling ocean. Your child’s magic touch will make this picture even more realistic.
20. Jellyfish Attack
This picture can make your child a little anxious for Nemo’s safety because he is being attacked by Jellyfish. A sting of the jellyfish is poisonous and it is best to keep a safe distance from these creatures. Jellyfish have tentacles with which it catches its prey and pops it directly into its mouth. So both Nemo and Bubbles look scared and are trying to think how to escape the Jellyfish attack.
You can also share some interesting facts regarding Jellyfish with your little one while he or she colors the picture. This will make the coloring session an enriching learning experience.
A sequel to this popular film “The World Dory” is expected to be released soon. Until then you and your kids can relive the adventures of Nemo with these coloring sheets. Hope you liked these free printable Finding Nemo coloring pages online. Download these sheets and make your own Finding Nemo coloring book.
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